Some of the world’s best fitness facilities are now being found in an unlikely place: at sea. As cruise lines invest heavily in facilities to get the heart pounding, cruise passengers who are disciplined need no longer worry about breaking their back-home regimens or putting on … [Read more...]
Top Five Highlights of 2013 Silversea World Cruise
Our Cruise Specialists group of travelers on the 2013 Silversea world cruise just returned from their four month journey. The group sailed on the Silver Whisper and visited a large number of destinations in the South Pacific, Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia, Philippines, and … [Read more...]
Silver Cloud Gets A Makeover: What’s New?
Following a three-week dry dock in Palermo, Italy, Silver Cloud is making her way across the Atlantic with a completely new look — and I am on board with lots of photos to share with you. Simply, she is a stunner, but I'll leave it up to you to judge for yourself through photos … [Read more...]
Cruising Northern Spain On Silver Whisper: Exploring Basque Country
My 17-year-old daughter and I are cruising the northern coast of Spain this week on Silver Whisper. We've both been impressed by this region rich in culture and tradition. Other guests who we have spoken with concur. We've captured each day in video, which we've included in this … [Read more...]
From My Balcony: Morning Has Broken, Plus, A Trip To UNESCO World Heritage Site Saint-Emilion
Silver Whisper overnighted in Bordeaux last night, and this morning I awoke to a gorgeous sunrise. The promise of a new day, from my balcony on Silver Whisper, with beautiful Bordeaux in the background. Could there be a better start to a new day? My daughter Britton and I had … [Read more...]